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iPod winner in UWG 40: 40 Days to Your Success Contest
November 11, 2005
CARROLLTON, GA - University of West Georgia freshman Bo Johnson of LaGrange won an iPod MP3 player in a contest after completing the university’s first annual “UWG 40: 40 Days to Your Success.”
The “40 Days to Your Success” is a program designed to encourage freshman campus involvement and ease the transition of the first year. The program took place the first 40 days of the fall semester and included a calendar full of student activities aimed at making new students feel more comfortable.
“The true measure of success will probably be in four years, when we have this entering class crossing the graduation platform,” said Chris Geiger, associate director of student activities.
Contestants had to complete at least 20 activities where they had their freshman passports stamped to enter the drawing. Many students qualified for the contest, but it was Johnson’s name that was drawn.
For more information on the program, contact the Department of Student Activities at 678-839-6526.
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